Al Vecio Forner

My husband and I were kicked out of this restaurant. Why? Because my husband asked for oil and vinegar (for our bread) and we were told by the owner that it is too expensive to use on bread. My husband offered to pay for the use of it. The owner refused. The owner got so angry (even though we were willing to pay extra for the use of the oil and vinegar) that he grabbed our plates off the table and told us to get out. He then proceeded to put his hands on my husband, who told him in no uncertain terms to not touch him. He continued to push and grab at my husband. We finally got outside and the owner wanted to actually physically brawl. His waiter and cook held him back. There were many witnesses to this unbelievable scene. This is our 3^rd week in Italy and about our 20^th year of almost daily restaurant dining. NEVER EVER in our lives have we experienced anyone so unsuited to dealing with the public. This man is dangerous. Eat here at your own risk. NOT WORTH IT. You don’t know what will set this guy off. Apparently, asking for oil and vinegar does. Any of the witnesses would tell you that my husband and I did not do or say anything inappropriate. We are normal people who have never been treated this way. There are so many amazing restaurants in Venice — choose ANY OTHER restaurant. Let me be clear: THE OWNER OF THE RESTAURANT GRABBED AND PUSHED MY HUSBAND AND THEN WANTED TO BRAWL ONCE WE GOT OUTSIDE. This is more of a public safety announcement than a restaurant review. Be warned. The guy is probably in his 60s, short, stocky, wears glasses. If you see him, run.

Era nuestro último rato en Venecia y queríamos ver Santa Maria della Salute antes de marcharnos, pero había que comer en pleno verano en una ciudad inundada de turismo. Por suerte en esta orilla no hay mucha gente y este sitio nos pillaba de camino; lo malo es que aún no tengo claro si fue un acierto o un error, porque la experiencia fue rara.
La comida estaba muy rica; pedimos spaghetti carbonara, bucatini amatriciana, un escalope y unos calamares a la romana. El problema es que allí no hay mucha costumbre de pedir varios platos y el camarero se pensó que era una mesa de cuatro personas, por lo que los primeros salieron junto con los segundos.
Por otra parte, el dueño y los camareros discuten públicamente entre ellos y se dicen a voz en grito lo que opinan sobre el público que acaba de abandonar el local, lo que no resulta muy fino. Al menos queda el consuelo de que contra ti no se van a meter públicamente mientras estés presente.
Entonces es cuando te dicen que te invitan al café por los problemas pero te traen la cuenta sin haberla pedido a pesar de tener el local casi vacío y estar aceptando mesas nuevas, es decir, que no van a cerrar pero te están echando.
La comida bastante bien, pero el trato al público muy mejorable.